Japan accepts 3 refugees out of 8,561 asylum applications

And I’m half and half on this.
Realistically speaking, non-Japanese speaking refugees might find it hard to perform basic functions here and survive. In fact, even foreigners who have been here for a decade and can speak the language still have those issues.
On the other hand, I understand the cautiousness of the government but I think it is ridiculous that only 3 out of the total number of applicants fit the criteria to be recognized as refugees.
Of course these people can go to other more progressive countries which are far better than the isolated island nation of Japan which wants to stay that way. I just hope they find a place where they will be accepted as humans.

We have a serious problem here in Europe right now with refugees. Thousands enter through Italy illegally every day, it's hard to know who are real "refugees" and who are only illegal workers who try to profit of a situation.

@petatonicsca They come with boats from the northern coasts of Africa and the EU obliges Italy to receive all the refugees who land there. It's a nightmare right now in Italy, they are everywhere, they do not respect women, they steal, they are violent.

How I wish this happens in Germany, too. We have plenty of asylum applicants now from Syria. Many crimes have been committed to women since Chancellor Merkel allowed plenty of refugees coming to Germany.

Hi Tiara-san. I came to know one asylum seeker who’s a victim of Boko Haram. He’s a teacher in his country but was forced to work illegally in construction here when his application was denied. Sadly he was deported.

So what, Japan Govt have to take care of their country first, and not refugee lovers. If I have been in the decision making, I too have did the bect that only real needy allowed, and that too will work for the country.

It is sad but unfortunately countries must take precautions to protect their own citizens. Too many people with evil intentions are sneaking in with the refugees around the world. It makes me sad for the people who actually are in dire need of help, but I don't know what we can do to remedy this situation.